During summer, excessive sun
heat exposure and humidity can affect your diabetic supplies, blood
sugar, and your overall health. Your condition may become more severe
when you have type-2 diabetes. But with proper precautions, the
patients can enjoy summer activities without any worries.
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Symptoms
of Heat Exhaustion:
-Headache
-Near-fainting
or sweating
-Clammy
or cold skin
-Dizziness
-Muscle
cramping
1.
Stay Hydrated
When
it’s hot outside, it’s likely that you sweat more. But did you
know that excessive sweating can also result in dehydration and raise
your blood sugar? It is because when you are dehydrated, less blood
flows via your kidneys.
-You
can get yourself water or seltzer and even add lime to it.
-Avoid
alcohol and caffeine
-It's
best to stay away from sugar-laden drinks
2.
Test your Blood Sugar Regularly
It
is essential to monitor blood sugar in summer because the excess heat
or stroke could cause vomiting, fatigue, excess sweating, or
lightheadedness.
-Test
your blood sugar multiple times in a day.
3.
Store your Diabetic Medicines and Supplies Well
Extreme
heat can cause medicines to break down and make them ineffective.
-Avoid
leaving your diabetic medical supplies in
a hot car or direct sunlight.
-While
traveling, pack our insulin in a cooler as long as it comes in direct
contact with an icepack. You can wear it in washcloth or hand towel
and then place it on cooler.
4.
Exercise
Just
remember that hottest part of the day during summer is between 10 to
4 PM. So it’s better to schedule your outdoor exercise before or
after these hours.
5.
Know the Signs of Low Blood Sugar
If
you feel muscle pain or general fatigue, then it’s good to go
indoors and take some rest.
-Always
keep snacks with you
6.
Avoid Going Barefoot
It’s
vital to protect your feet when you have type-2 diabetes. Always wear
comfy footwear that is breathable. Also, check your feet daily for
the infection, cut, or blisters.
7.
Dress Appropriately
It’s
common that if you stay for a long time in the sunlight, your skin
gets burnt. Thus, it’s good to wear a broad-brimmed hat and wear
sunscreen to get rid of skin cancer or sunburn.
-Always
prefer lightweight and light-colored clothes
8.
Get Away from Heat
If
you find it too hot outside and your blood sugar is fluctuating, it’s
a smart idea to stay inside.
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